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Boy, What A Relief!


Canadian Karen

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I have been on disability through my work since October 2004. After a certain amount of time, they require you to apply through the Federal Government for Disability Benefits and if you are approved, the insurance company through work will still top up to what you were previously getting.

I sent in the papers about 3 - 4 months ago, and got a call this morning from them that my claim has been approved. Thank goodness. At least the worry has been removed that the insurance company through work will decide to "discontinue" at any time......

What a huge relief this is........

Hugs.

Karen


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CarlaB Enthusiast

Congratulations. It will be good to have that stress gone!

TinkerbellSwt Collaborator

thats great Karen. I know with my disability I was relieved when I finally got it. The months of waiting can add so much stress. congrats

nikki-uk Enthusiast

That's great-one less thing to worry about now!!!

:)

jenvan Collaborator

So glad to hear it karen...

CarlaB Enthusiast

Wow, Karen, isn't Alfred's news great?! We're all healed, we just need to go have a party in Austrialia! Do you think he's a travel agent, too? Hope so, how else would we know where to stay? <_<:lol:

rinne Apprentice

That's great news Karen, I'm glad that stress is gone. :)


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Guhlia Rising Star

Woo-hoo! You brought a smile to my face. I love hearing good news. Thanks, I really needed to smile today.

Judyin Philly Enthusiast

HI Karen

I'm so happy for you. Seems your finally getting a 'BREAK'

It's about time, honey.

I paid thousands in 'short term' disability insurance at work for 15 years..and of course when the lay-offs came and my surgery was coming up...i got the dreaded pink slip. All that $$ and they kept every penny. I was an easy one to 'pick off' My drs. actually pleaded with me (even before my celiac dx) to apply for SSD disabillity for my other medical issues. I applied and seems they didn't want to fight a 5" folder of documentation....so.....it's so wonderful to hear that someone as deserving as you won.

I did try for a year to do temp work (with in the guide lines of how much you could earn a month) but finally had to give that up too. I don't get that much as my $$ went into teacher retirement instead of SS but...every little bit helps...

hope you did something to celebrate.

judy in philly

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Happy for you Karen! :D

queenofhearts Explorer

Wonderful, Karen! Thanks for sharing the good news!

debmidge Rising Star
I have been on disability through my work since October 2004. After a certain amount of time, they require you to apply through the Federal Government for Disability Benefits and if you are approved, the insurance company through work will still top up to what you were previously getting.

I sent in the papers about 3 - 4 months ago, and got a call this morning from them that my claim has been approved. Thank goodness. At least the worry has been removed that the insurance company through work will decide to "discontinue" at any time......

What a huge relief this is........

Hugs.

Karen

Glad it was resolved to your benefit. Happy for you that this wait is over now and so is the worry.

D.

lindalee Enthusiast

Karen, So glad it worked out for you! :)

NicoleAJ Enthusiast

Karen--that's fantastic news and an inspiration for those who are still struggling through the paperwork and stress. Congratulations.

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